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Job Description As a Senior Executive Chef for Sports and Entertainment accounts, he/she will be responsible for culinary oversight at a multi component operation (home property) and designated district properties. Essential skill set includes the ability to train, develop and manage all levels of culinary staff in a diverse environment, with emphasis on executive chef (leadership, financial, organizational skills) and district bench development. He/she will be responsible for standardization and consistency of product at designated district operations. He/she will be responsible for ensuring proper safety (HACCP) and sanitation at Component and other properties is maintained. He/she will have an oversight of designated special catering events, which will require travel and will be expected to oversee all food production, including concessions which will require food production, food instruction and demonstration of culinary techniques 30% of the time or as needed. He / she will be required to travel as needed within district, region and nationally as needed to support designated events. He/she will conduct district culinary audits consistent with established yearly schedule. The Senior Executive Chef will partner to support executive chefs hiring, discipline, performance reviews and compensation. This position reports to the Regional Executive Chef. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or related culinary degree with 10+ years of industry & culinary management experience. Culinary Excellence Calling all culinary innovators! Join Aramark, the largest U.S.-based food service provider and one of Forbes' Best Employers for 2024. As part of our commitment to culinary excellence, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and recognition. Our chefs have the chance to participate in the prestigious ProChef certification program at The Culinary Institute of America, with nearly 300 Aramark chefs already certified. You could also showcase your skills in our exciting Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) competition, where top chefs battle it out preparing four-course menus for ACF Master Chefs. At Aramark, we value passion and dedication to craft, offering you the chance to create innovative menus across the United States. We believe our chefs are the driving force behind our culinary culture, shaping the way we inspire through food. With our focus on employee retention and development, you'll find opportunities to grow, advance, and make a lasting impact in the culinary world. Join us and feed your potential in a company that truly values its chefs! We take a balanced approach to benefits. We designed our benefits to promote a culture of health and wellbeing. No one knows what you need better than you, so we provide you with the necessary tools to help you take care of your health, family, finances and future. Click here to learn more. Job Responsibilities ? Support P/L oversight, including food costs, labor costs, etc. ? Support Sports + Entertainment menu innovation initiatives ? Menu development, implementation and review ? Quality and consistency standards based on ARAMARK standards. ? Senior executive chef and culinary bench strength development oversight ? Support designated regional VIP or special events. ? Support Value Optimization and Compliance initiatives to meet or exceed NVD goal / requirements ? Maintain presentation standards as determined by ARAMARK standards ? Culinary Audits and follow up plan for need areas, provide formal and informal feedback as needed Business Development ? Support development and implementation of culinary programs (i.e. core catering, menu innovation) ? Support marketing initiatives and new menu promotions throughout the district ? Review menu mix with REC, DM, and GM and determine skill set required. ? Review food cost, labor cost, top line growth, NVD program. ? Work with district safety resources to implement district kitchen product safety parameters, such as HACCP, and product risk assessment procedures. Resource Development ? Assume responsibilities for implementation of culinary skills training programs. ? Provide assessment of executive chefs to REC highlighting candidates for advancement. Additional Responsibilities ? Assume leadership role as culinary resource on regional culinary support teams. ? Participate in regional marketing and field presentations showcasing training capabilities/programs and culinary capabilities. ? Reports to REC. Works with component and human resource team to recruit and develop staff. Interfaces with field operations, regional staff, regional supplier and culinary communities. Position requires a high level of organizational, leadership, development skills. Position will support operations and function leaders with talent functions such as annual performance review, performance management process, and talent development where appropriate. ? Exhibit an aptitude and track record of being able to influence others without formal authority. ? Understand corporate hierarchy, regional and district support divisions and working in matrix environment. ? Draws on insights, data and diverse resources to make high quality decisions. ? Serve as mentor for District Pro Chef nominees. Provide coaching for candidate to successfully complete certification. ? Partner with DM, REC to drive the execution, management and SKU optimization of specified products and authorized vendor compliance within district. At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. Qualifications AOS/BS in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience Minimum 10years of industry & culinary management experience. Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer service Knowledge and previous experience with safety and food safety Ability to control cost - food & labor Experience in demonstration cooking Menu writing and development ability Computer literacy including word processing and presentation software Personnel development and culinary leadership experience Multi-unit P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable. Working in a Union environment is desirable. About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food. Job Responsibilities Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques Develop and grow the culinary team Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved Reward and recognize employees Hire and onboard new culinary team Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships Interact directly with guests daily Job Responsibilities Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends Responsible for delivering food and labor targets Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used. Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour. Qualifications Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience At least 2 years in a management role required Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience Ability to multi-task Ability to simplify the agenda for the team Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems. Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills Education

Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food. Job Responsibilities Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved Reward and recognize employees Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships Interact directly with guests daily Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends Responsible for delivering food and labor targets Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. Qualifications Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience At least 2 years in a management role preferred Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience Ability to multi-task Ability to simplify the agenda for the team Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems. Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills Education About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .